August 8, 2012

The Cutest Animal Books for Babies

By far the most commonly asked question I get is to give suggestions for good baby books. And there are so many darling babies in my life right now via many of my sweet pals. Darling babies deserve darling books. Especially books illustrated by the grand master of art, Garth Williams!

I’ve read both ‘Baby Animals’ and ‘Baby Farm Animals’ to Julia countless times over the years. The other day I saw her checking them out on her own, and she followed me around for a good half hour, pointing out which animals she thought were the cutest. ‘Baby Farm Animals’ was a particular favorite of hers when she was a teeny-tiny!

I love so many illustrators who have created art for picture books. (have you ever heard me freak out about GYO FUJIKAWA? maybe a just a few million times? yes, yes you have. will I ever stop FREAKING OUT about her? no. no, I won’t.)

(just make me happy and say yes. don’t tell me that you don’t have it. just go get it, and I’ll be none the wiser. if you tell me you don’t have it or haven’t read it, my blood pressure will go up and I might hyperventilate. because I will be SO SAD that this huge dose of awesome has not touched your life.)